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We offer help with
Emotional support
Legal guidance
Financial advice
Help for children and young people
Call 01506 413 721
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Scottish National Helpline
The national domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline provides 24 Hour support.
Call 0800 0271234
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You are not alone
West Lothian Women’s Aid has been providing safe accommodation, support and information to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse since 1980.
Outwith these hours if you need urgent advice please call the Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage helpline 08000271234
Latest Figures
1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse
Joint research carried out by Scottish Women’s Aid and Refuge, shows that 1 in 4 of UK women will suffer some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime.
1 in 5 children have been exposed to domestic abuse
Figures from the NSPCC show that 1 in every 5 children will see an incident of domestic abuse in their lifetime and 1 in 5 teenagers have already been in an abusive relationship.
What you can do
Volunteer
Due to the current COVID 19 Restrictions we are not recruiting Volunteers
Be part of our awesome team! Volunteering with WLWA can be as little as three hours a month.
Make a difference
By going to our Virgin Money Giving page, you can help women children and young people in West Lothian who have experienced domestic abuse.
Events
Due to the current COVID 19 Restrictions we are not hosting events.
We organise and support events in West Lothian. You can attend these events to raise funds and awareness.